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The objection made by the State of Uttar Pradesh to the grant of bail to a person accused of bulldozing a house elicited a comment from the Supreme Court."So you agree that bulldozing houses is...

The Supreme Court on Tuesday asked whether or not an omnibus order can be passed to restrain the authorities from taking action against illegal encroachments or not.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday deferred a hearing for July 13 on a plea filed by Jamiat-Ulema-i-Hind seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh authorities to ensure that no further demolitions of properties are carried out in the state without following due process.

The Supreme Court on Friday deferred a hearing for June 29 on a plea filed by Jamiat-Ulama-I-Hind seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh authorities to ensure that no further demolitions of properties are carried out in the State without following due process.

Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. The Supreme Court on Friday deferred a hearing for June 29 on a plea filed by Jamiat-Ulama-I-Hind seeking directions to the Uttar Pradesh authorities to ensure that no further demolitions of properties are carried out in the State without following due process. India News | SC Adjourns Hearing Till June 29 on Plea Filed by Jamiat-Ulama-I-Hind Against Demolition Drive in UP.

Amidst an ongoing controversy and potential legal struggle over the Uttar Pradesh government's controversial policy of demolishing the homes of people, overwhelmingly Muslims, who have been accused of participating in communal riots, the state government informed the Supreme Court that no property in the state was demolished to punish people accused of participating in violent protests

The reply from the UP govt came in response to Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind application against the recent demolition drive in Uttar Pradesh. In its affidavit, the Uttar Pradesh government urged the Court to dismiss Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind application saying that it is without merit.

The petition, filed by Muslim body Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, was in connection with the recent demolitions of buildings deemed illegal by the state administration in Kanpur and Prayagraj.

Uttar Pradesh Government has informed the Supreme Court that recent demolitions of properties carried out in the state were done following due process and were in no way related to taking action against persons accused of rioting.

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